[Post-emergency care in geriatrics and the promotion of short hospital stays]. / Soigner en post-urgences en gériatrie et promouvoir une hospitalisation courte.

With the aim of limiting hospitalisation and a possible loss of autonomy, the paramedical team of the post-emergency and geriatric orientation unit at Nancy general hospital endeavours to anticipate the life programme as soon as the elderly patient arrives. A daily review and close collaboration with the social worker are key elements in the care.